Caster. (open access)

Caster.

Patent for "casters, and more especially to those of that type employing a ball and anti-friction rollers," (lines 8-10) including instructions and illustrations.
Date: May 16, 1911
Creator: Taylor, Henry William
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hoisting-Machine (open access)

Hoisting-Machine

Patent for a new Hoisting-Machine. The Hoisting Machine has improved arrangement of parts that control the device's braking drum. Improving the Hoisting Machine construction is useful for reducing wear on the machine.
Date: May 21, 1912
Creator: Johnston, Horace
System: The Portal to Texas History
Knee-Pad (open access)

Knee-Pad

Patent for knee-pads that are used for berry or cotton pickers.
Date: May 3, 1915
Creator: Holsey, Walter R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Umbrella-Holder. (open access)

Umbrella-Holder.

Patent for an umbrella holder or a similar item "which is adapted to be detachably secured to any suitable support such as the seat post of a riding agricultural implement or the seat of a buggy or wagon." (lines 9-12) including instructions and illustrations.
Date: May 5, 1914
Creator: May, William Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History